Question

There is a hypothesis that the strange behavior of the residents of Salem, Massachusetts was the result of consuming mold-infested rye. What is the compound produced by the mold that could account for bizarre behaviors?

A. Cocaine
B. Psilocybin B
C. Mescaline
D. Lysergic acid

Answer 1

The answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation given in the question can be explained with the lysergic acid.

It is a chemical substance that can be found in rye fungi which can cause different behavior in people. It is also used in some pharmaceauticals and in the drug LSD which can cause hallucinations. So the correct answer is option D.

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